[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




COMMEMORATING THE RETIREMENT OF ANNE S. KIEHLE, PH.D, SUPERINTENDENT OF 
                          FORT SAM HOUSTON ISD

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2003

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr. Anne S. 
Kiehle, Superintendent of Fort Sam Houston Independent School District 
(ISD). Dr. Kiehle's many contributions to education over her 
distinguished 36 year career has been recognized by her fellow 
educators. She has served as president of the Texas Elementary 
Principals and Supervisors Association (TESPA) as well as an active 
member of numerous educational organizations including the National 
Association of Federally Impacted School (NAFIS), Military Impacted 
Schools Association, and American Association of School Administrators 
(AASA). Additionally, she participates in the National Center for 
Educational Research and Technology (NCERT), the Association of 
Supervisors and Curriculum Development (ASCD), and the Texas 
Association of School Administrators (TASA).
  Dr. Kiehle, who assumed top leadership role at Fort Sam Houston ISD 
in May 1996, has guided the school district to its current 
``Exemplary'' status as designed by the Texas Education Agency which 
rate student performance, drop-out rates, and attendance.
  Dr. Kiehle is also responsible for Fort Sam Houston ISD's involvement 
in the Military Child Education Coalition, an international 
organization whose mission is to establish partnerships and provide 
networking of schools and military installations regarding educational 
issues related to the military child. She has worked with MCEC 
officials on local arrangements for a Department of Defense Roundtable 
Discussion for education of military students.
  Technology has been one of Dr. Kiehle's major initiatives beginning 
with networking of the school district, providing district personnel 
and students with computer hardware and software for instruction, 
record keeping, and increased communication with families both here and 
overseas. Distance learning capabilities have been added for student 
and district personnel.
  Fort Sam Houston ISD schools have experienced major facility 
renovations and new construction as part of the Long-Range Facility 
Plan developed under Dr. Kiehle's leadership. Early in her 
administration, a new JROTC Building was built on the Cole campus, with 
the existing building renovated into a multi-purpose Professional 
Development Center.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to commend Dr. Anne S. Kiehle 
for her hard work and dedication to Fort Sam ISD. It is the 
perseverance and dedication of women like her that have made Fort Sam 
Houston ISD a great institution for students to attend.

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